What are some real-world examples of thread starvation?

What are some real-world examples of thread starvation?

Thread starvation occurs when a thread is perpetually denied access to resources it needs to execute. A common example is in a multi-threaded application where high-priority threads continuously consume CPU time, preventing lower-priority threads from executing.

Can you give me a specific example in a software application?

Sure! In a web server handling requests, if a high-priority thread is always processing requests, lower-priority threads that handle background tasks like logging or cleanup may starve and never get executed.

What are the consequences of thread starvation?

Consequences include degraded performance, unresponsive applications, and potential deadlocks if lower-priority threads hold resources needed by higher-priority threads.

How can thread starvation be prevented?

It can be prevented by implementing fair scheduling algorithms, using thread priorities wisely, and ensuring that all threads get a chance to execute.